From its early beginnings in the Indus Valley Civilisation to the sophisticated philosophies of the Upanishads and the epic narratives of the Mahabharata and Ramayana, Hinduism has continually adapted to new ideas and challenges. Today, it remains a vibrant, living tradition that honors a vast pantheon of deities while acknowledging a single, unifying reality. Hinduism’s enduring capacity to integrate and celebrate diversity makes it not just a religion but a dynamic way of life, one that continues to influence millions around the globe.
Further Readings:
Flood, Gavin. A History of Hinduism: The Story of a Tradition. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1996.
Knott, Kim. Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.
Pattanaik, Devdutt. Myth = Mithya: Decoding Hindu Mythology. New Delhi: Penguin Books India, 2006.
Smith, David. Hinduism and Modernity. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing, 2003.
Vivekananda, Swami. Raja Yoga. New York: Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center, 1982.
Hatcher, Brian A. Hinduism Before Reform. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2020.
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